pitches 1 of 2

plural of pitch
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as in dives
an act or instance of diving the daring pitch of the escaped prisoner into the swirling ocean waters at the base of the cliff

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as in slopes
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon the steep pitch of the roof makes it too dangerous to walk on

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pitches

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pitch
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as in plunges
to cast oneself head first into deep water when a wave hit the float, I lost my balance and pitched into the lake

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as in tilts
to set or cause to be at an angle the roof should be pitched steeply enough to prevent an excessive accumulation of snow

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Verb
  • The jury for European Shooting Stars, the program that promotes rising actors from Europe, has revealed its 2025 lineup.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The unique grid design promotes better posture while relieving tension on your spine and glutes.
    Tim Chan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Every extra mile a truck goes increases fuel costs, raises emissions and reduces the scrap’s value.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And this skinny guy raises his hand with a wry smile.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The construction of jokes is cheap and simplistic, ranging from a bitter partygoer who tosses her drink on Ben to the sloshed tertiary character who goes full frontal in service of a gross-out gag.
    Courtney Howard, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Especially because this recipe tosses the pieces in butter and there's apples in there.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Cadence identified a company that sells health and beauty products to the convenience channel.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • One of the brands that’s won over Gen Z consumers is Shady Rays, a company that sells sunglasses and related lifestyle products.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Einstein’s first inclinations about the idea can also be found in his letters to Marić.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Poor Olivia is just trying to survive the holidays while dealing with drunken Santas, her mother's sudden charitable inclinations and baking disasters that even Clark couldn't put a positive spin on.
    Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Upper arm lifts, to get rid of flapping skin sometimes called angel wings, increased 23% in the same period.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The tool lifts and energizes skin while reducing puffiness.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The camera sways and various items around the room fall over.
    Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The feeling of walking up to your property, putting the keys in the door but then the door just sways open.
    David Crown, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The longtime politician shakes his head.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While rare, a tsunami could arrive just minutes after the earth shakes, depending on the location.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Pitches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitches. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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